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Zacks March View on Equity Markets

We show you the Return on Equity charts for the Top 15 stocks in these 2 Utility sectors, selected by Market Capitalization.

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ZRS Chart of the Month

Info Tech (9.10) remains overpriced, at extreme valuations, still +47% over the median. That is the remaining AI froth factor. Factor in high tech mega-cap P/E multiples too.

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March Asset Allocation Guidelines

Returns are based on market-implied earnings growth rates looking out 3 to 5 years. In comparison, Wall Street consensus returns for large caps in the S&P 500 typically show a +10% blended return.

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March Sell-Side & Buy-Side Consensus at a Glance

"Bottoms-up" consensus on EPS growth for S&P 500 stocks? Outside consensus expects +14.0% EPS growth in 2026, +12.1% in 2025, and +10.4% in 2024.

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International: Update on Global Regions

Many U.S. corporations have a global presence, with assets and revenues in or from foreign countries. Therefore, certain global events can have a material effect on S&P 500 companies and overall index performance.

Zacks Equity Research

VLGEA Q2 Earnings Rise 17% Y/Y on Pharmacy Sales, Stock Gains 2%

Village Super Market Q2 earnings rise 17% y/y, driven by digital and pharmacy sales. It faces margin pressure from higher promotions and product mix shifts.

VLGEANegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Armanino Foods Posts Y/Y Q4 Earnings Rise, Expands Stock Buyback Plan

Armanino Foods posts record Q4 sales and profits, boosts stock buyback to $12 million, and maintains growth momentum despite industry slowdown concerns.

AMNFPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

CRAWA Stock Gains Following Y/Y Uptick in Earnings and Revenues

Crawford United's fourth-quarter 2024 performance is boosted by strong Commercial Air Handling sales and acquisitions.

CRAWANo Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

TTSH Stock Declines Post Q4 Earnings Amid Lower Sales, Margins Improve

Tile Shop sales decline in fourth-quarter 2024, but margins rise. Management focuses on cost-cutting and product mix to navigate industry challenges.

TTSHPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Hamilton Beach Posts Y/Y Earnings Growth in Q4, Ups '25 Revenue View

HBB reports y/y revenue growth, record-high margins, and a strong cash flow in Q4, while projecting mid-single-digit revenue growth for 2025.

HBBNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

ImmuCell Posts Y/Y Q4 Earnings Growth, Awaits FDA Approval for Re-Tain

ImmuCell posts 52% y/y sales growth in Q4. It improves margins and eyes FDA approval for Re-Tain to drive expansion.

ICCCNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Big 5 Shares Down 18% on Wider Y/Y Q4 Loss, 2025 Sales Outlook Dim

BGFV incurs a wider year-over-year loss of 95 cents per share in Q4 amid weak demand, rising costs, and store closures, but benefits from inventory management as it eyes 2025.

BGFVNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

UHT Stock Gains Following Earnings Rise in Q4, FFO Improves Y/Y

Universal Health Realty's net income and FFO increase in fourth-quarter 2024, driven by higher property income despite increased interest expenses.

UHTPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Hovnanian Q1 Earnings Rise 23%, Margins Decline on Incentives

HOV's Q1 revenues grow 13%, but margins fall as incentives rise. Contracts increase, while the backlog declines amid shifting market dynamics.

HOVPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

National Presto Posts 20% Y/Y Earnings Growth in 2024 on Defense Backlog

NPK's 2024 EPS witnesses 20% year-over-year growth, driven by strong Defense sales, improved retail demand and a better product mix. A $1 billion backlog limits extra dividends for 2025.

NPKPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Where Food Comes From Posts Y/Y Earnings Growth & Flat Revenues in Q4

WFCF posts flat y/y revenues and an EPS rise in Q4 on bitcoin gains, with beef verification struggles offset by growth in new certification programs.

WFCFPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

DJCO's December-Quarter Earnings Drop Y/Y, Stock Down 2%

Daily Journal's earnings per share fall year over year amid rising costs for the three months ended Dec. 31, 2024, but a 10.7% revenue boost from software fees and advertising provided some respite.

DJCOPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

FONR Stock Declines After Q2 Earnings, Revenue and Net Income Fall

FONAR's second-quarter fiscal 2025 revenues and net income decline. Higher costs and lower scan volumes weigh on results.

FONRPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

ELTP Stock Falls Following Q3 Earnings Decline, Revenue Down Y/Y

Elite Pharmaceuticals' third-quarter fiscal 2025 reports a revenue drop and a net loss. However, delayed shipments impact results.

ELTPNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

CETX Stock Falls Post Q1 Earnings Decline on Security Segment Weakness

Cemtrex's first-quarter fiscal 2025 witnesses a wider net loss due to a sharp drop in security segment revenue despite growth in industrial services.

CETXPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

NetSol Incurs Loss in Q2 Despite Reporting Y/Y Revenue Growth

NTWK saw Q2 revenues rise 2%, but a $1.1-million net loss and rising expenses weigh on profitability. AI investments and recurring revenues grow.

NTWKPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Cooper Standard Posts Narrower Y/Y Loss in Q4 Amid Cost Cuts

Cooper Standard returns to profitability in fourth-quarter 2024, driven by cost savings and operational efficiencies, while providing optimistic 2025 guidance.

CPSPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Tucows Reports Narrower Y/Y Loss & 7% Revenue Increase in Q4

TCX reports 7% y/y revenue growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, with adjusted EBITDA skyrocketing 403%. The net loss widens due to restructuring and impairment charges.

TCXPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

ITIC's Q4 Earnings Rise Y/Y in Q4 on Lower Rates, Stock Up 2%

Investors Title posts strong Q4 earnings, driven by higher premiums and lower mortgage rates, despite an elevated expense level.

ITICPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

MiT's Q2 Loss Narrows Y/Y as Cinema Recovery Gains Steam, Stock Up 1%

MITQ incurs a narrower year-over-year loss in fiscal Q2 and also posts revenue growth as industry demand rebounds, driven by a cinema technology upgrade cycle and stronger customer spending.

MITQNegative Net Change